VF 1100 S

1984 Honda VF 1100 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Honda's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1984 Honda VF 1100 S utilizes a 1100 cc (67.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 121 HP (88.3 kW) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 110 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the VF 1100 S measures 288 kg (635 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.38 kg per horsepower). The 20.81-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 372 km (231 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 241 km/h (150 mph).